The Bella Santini Chronicles: Book Giveaway
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a Bella Santini Chronicles book prize pack!
One (1) winner receives:
A copy of Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change
A copy of Bella Santini in the Troll Wars
A Bella Santini Chronicles Back Pack
Three (3) winners receive:
A copy of Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change
A copy of Bella Santini in the Troll Wars
ABOUT THE BOOKS
Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change
Written by Angela Legh
Illustrated by Whitnee Nixon
Ages 8-12 | 204 Pages
Publisher: Waterside Productions | ISBN-13: 9781954968080
Publisher’s Synopsis: An ordinary teen girl stumbles into a fairy ceremony; is arrested and brought to the fairy kingdom, the Land of Everlasting Change, a land caught in the struggle between good and evil, where Queen Tatiana fights to keep the balance of power from tipping. Queen Tatiana spreads the message of the truth of fairyland, that fairies are emissaries of love. This gripping tale in a magical land crosses time and dimensions, bringing readers on a journey of self-discovery.
This book series seeks to plant seeds of wellness into every child’s hearts and minds who reads or has the books read to them. The seeds planted are unconditional love, inner peace, and emotional self-mastery.
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Bella Santini in the Troll War
Written by Angela Legh
Illustrated by Whitnee Nixon
Ages 8-12 | 204 Pages
Publisher: Waterside Productions | ISBN-13: 9781956503203
Publisher’s Synopsis: In The Land of Everlasting Change, Bella Santini is an ordinary girl who was spirited away to the land of the Fae. She completed her admission trials and was initiated into Yelimoon fairy school. Her nemesis Novaq continues his campaign to get her thrown out of the school. Under the cover of darkness, Novaq and friends conspire to kidnap Bella and deliver her to Ginekei, who will banish Bella from the kingdom.
Her friends Shibohna, Matteus, and Torvieto, race to her rescue. Together, they use their collective wisdom to foil the kidnappers. However, the rescue party is unable to return to Yelimoon School. A trek through the night brings them to Thessaeria, where Bella learns the truth about who she is.
Meanwhile, the Trolls, under the direction of Ginekei, lead an attack on Fae cities. The balance between light and dark is at risk in the Fae realm. Who is Bella, and what will become of her?
Bella Santini in the Troll War is book two of the Bella Santini Chronicles series. This book series seeks to plant seeds of wellness into the hearts and minds of every child who reads or has the books read to them. The seeds planted are unconditional love, inner peace, and emotional self-mastery.
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MY REVIEW
I appreciated the message to parents in Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change about helping children learn the value of self-love and love for others. The author quotes Mister Rogers, "Love...is an active noun." I have heard others say that love isn't an emotion, it is an action. It takes work to love someone when they have hurt you, treated you unfairly, or made your life difficult in some way. That is one of the lessons that Bella learns throughout her adventures. The author also quotes Khalil Gibran, reminding parents that "You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth." There is a brief discussion of the themes found in the book (sibling rivalry, bullying, control, enabling and other giving, and bigotry) which helps parents prepare for any questions that arise as their children read the story.
The story itself begins with a family camping trip overshadowed by typical teenage sullenness. Bella had made plans for the weekend and then her parents carried her off for a family nature experience instead. She is terribly resentful, but once she is in the land of the fae and learns she may not be allowed to return to her own everyday life, she begins to see how much she took her family for granted. Her arrival drops her into the middle of a struggle for control of a kingdom. The queen's sister has made alliances with traditional enemies to overthrow the court and seize control. As an outsider Bella has no background knowledge about the intrigue and has to take many things on faith from her new friends.
Readers of the Rainbow Fairies series or the Pixie Hollow books with Tinkerbell and her friends may find Bella Santini and the fae world a new series to enjoy. There are magical tests, spells, fairy wings, dangerous plots, and a chance to make new friends in a magical school. Along the way some gentle lessons about handling emotions, dealing with bullies, and appreciating good fortune are learned by Bella and perhaps by young readers, too.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angela Legh grew up in San Francisco, CA. She learned from her father that men were people to fear, and that anger is bad. She learned from her mother how to love unconditionally. For the first 54 years of her life, Angela was bullied, first by her father, then by the man she married. In both stages of her life, a fire caused the family to break up. The first fire, when she was five, resulted in the children being sent away for months while her parents sought housing. The second fire, a disastrous California wildfire, caused Angela to question her choices in life; leave her marriage, and seek to find herself. Angela is now an author and self-development mentor.
Her children’s book series, The Bella Santini Chronicles, has received high praise and is known for helping children learn how to manage their emotions.
For more information, visit https://angelalegh.com.
TOUR SCHEDULE
The Fairview Review is participating in the virtual tour in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Angela Legh.
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